Protestant Reformation

a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

• Reformation

• Indulgence

• Purgatory

• Protestant

A release from sin given by the Catholic church

• fundamental

• indulgence

• predestination

• Transubstantiation

Who was Martin Luther?

• An African-American civil rights leader
• An NFL quarterback for the NY Jets
• A Germen priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church
• A dance club DJ who plays hip-hop music

What were the 95 Theses?

• A Country music band.
• The name of the Popes army.
• Martin Luther's 95 arguments against the sale of Indulgences

What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• Excommunication

• They ignored it

Luther's followers called themselves what?

• Protestants

• Protestors

• Reformers

According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?

• The decisions of the Pope

• The bible

• The actions of the Priest

• Whatever feels good in the moment

What was the significance of the printing press?

• there is no significance

• the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.

How were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

• discouraged the growth of strong monarchs

• were led by the military

• encouraged people to question tradition

• supported the return of the Roman Empire

Which German priest started the Reformation?

• John Calvin
• Henry VIII
• Pope Paul III
• Martin Luther